Here are 5 ways to get involved in Parliament!

• Write to an MP or Write to a Committee

• Visit a Constituency Office

• Follow social media accounts like PMG Twitter, PA Twitter and PA Instagram

• Respond to Call for Comments

• Start a Petition

The State of the Province Address is an annual event delivered by the Premier or provincial head, which marks the official opening of the Provincial Legislature. The speech is delivered in front of members of the provincial executive, including the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and the Secretary.

SOPA follows the President’s ...

StatsSA Census gathers data for policy-making, budget allocations, Integrated Development Programmes and planning. In 2022, citizens can participate remotely through digital platforms. Use the data-free registration link before 5 February in order to get counted.

Find out more on StatsSA website

Important Upcoming Dates to Note:

• Joint Sitting for the State of the Nation (SONA) Address 10 February
• Debate on President’s SONA 14 & 15 February
• Reply by President to debate on SONA 16 February
• Budget Speech 23 February State of the Nation Address

On the 10th of February, President Cyril ...

The Legislature is an arm of state, alongside the Judiciary and the Executive. It is tasked with making laws, passing budgets and conducting oversight on the executive. Provincial legislature conduct this function of state at provincial level.

The public as the main stakeholder, have a right to participate in the ...

The Political Party Funding Bill was developed by a parliamentary committee and formally introduced in Parliament in 2017. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Bill into law (became the Political Party Funding Act) on the 22nd of January 2021 and came into effect on the 1st of April 2021. ...